Postcode RG1 6QA is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 337.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Central Reading South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 337.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from RG1 6QA.
Central Reading South near RG1 6QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.7 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.5 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 56 | £216,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £447,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £347,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 6QA postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 6QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Perfect Chicken | 10 St Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Perfect Chicken |
| 0.2 mi | Seoul Plaza | St Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.2 mi | Cmart | 1 St Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Cmart |
| 0.3 mi | Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" | 23-25 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" |
| 0.3 mi | Bally Convenience Store | 2 Pell Street, Reading, RG1 2NZ | Walking directions to Bally Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 6QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.